The sacred journey of the Triduum is “three days” marking important moments in Jesus’ story. Maundy Thursday, March 29 at 6:00pm our service includes a simple soup supper as we contemplate Jesus’ commandment to love one another. Good Friday follows on March 30, with a time of remembrance of Jesus crucifixion at 10:30am. Our Easter celebrations then begin on Saturday evening for the Great Vigil of Easter, March 31 at 8:00pm. These services are a wonderful way of connecting with the holy in our lives, whether it be familiar or for the first time.

On Easter Sunday, April 1, we celebrate resurrection at our regular services: 8:00am & 10:30am. All are welcome.

Announcements

Please NoteChristine is away on holidays Apr. 4-19. For any pastoral emergencies in this time, please contact Susan Chivers at 403-247-4011 or chiverss@telus.net.

Coming Soon!St. Andrew’s will be hosting a spring concert series at 12 noon on some Tuesday’s in May and June. Stay tuned for more details!

Communications DevelopmentWe are beginning a process of looking for some expertise to improve our communications in at least 3 areas: graphic design, website maintenance and social media. If you or someone you know have some skills and passion in this area, please let us know!

Youth ConfirmationA program for youth who are considering confirmation will begin after church on Sunday, April 22. We will be exploring our Anglican expression of Christian faith along with young people from St. Barnabas. For more information and to register, please contact Christine.

Finance UpdateWe are happy to report that over 50% of our monthly budgeted donations come through pre-authorized debit. Many thanks to all who have signed up. At the end of February, we have a small operating deficit of just over $5000.

60th Anniversary Planning meetingAn organizing group meeting was held this week and planning is proceeding well. The format for the anniversary dinner night was agreed to as were the outdoor items (bench, little library and bike rack). Once plans for the celebration weekend are finalized in the next month we will provide details and handouts.

Anniversary VideoRuth Mauel will be making a video which will run during our Anniversary celebration dinner on September 15th.
The video will be short historical vignettes from 1958, alternating with videoed memories and hopes from as many of St. Andrew’s parishioners as possible.
We would like people to focus on three questions:
1) What brought you and your family to St. Andrew’s church?
2) What keeps you at St. Andrew’s?
3) What is your dream of the future for St. Andrew’s?

Ruth will be setting up her video camera between the Sunday services on April 8th, 15th, and 22nd, and invites everyone to think on the questions above, and share their answers with their fellow parishioners.

Attitude of GratitudeMany thanks to the cooks, servers and those who did dishes for our Lenten Lunch Sundays. A total of $616.75 was raised for the Diocesan Refugee Committee.

A big thanks also to Carole and Dave Thomson for organizing the Out-on-the-Town dinner held at Van Gogh Grill & Bar on Tuesday March 27. The group enjoyed the good food and good company.

Director of FinanceThe Anglican Diocese of Calgary seeks a Director of Finance. This is a permanent full-time position with a competitive salary, pension and benefits. The Director of Finance provides leadership in all areas of finance including accounting and administration. A recognized professional accounting designation (or equivalent experience) and a minimum of five years management experience in finance, accounting and administration is required, preferably in a non-profit setting. A detailed position description outlining all facets of the job, working relationships within the diocesan organization and special abilities desired is available from the Ven J Barry Foster at bfoster@calgary.anglican.ca Applications will be received until April 30th, 2018 and will include a current resume and three references. All applications are gratefully received but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Music news!We are all enjoying how our new electric keyboard is enhancing our worship. Thanks to everyone who have donated towards it. If you would like to contribute, please designate your donation to “music”.

Companions of the BishopOn May 14, 2018 we are planning our next “Companions of the Bishop” Dinner. This Dinner will be held at the Ranchmen’s Club in Calgary. We are pleased to have Primate Fred Hiltz as our Guest Speaker, presenting his thoughts on the theme “The Church In and For the World.”
This fundraising event is for the Bishop’s Discretionary Fund, which covers expenses that the Bishop incurs that are not covered by the Diocesan budget, especially in supporting clergy of the Diocese. This will be an opportunity to support the Bishop’s discretionary fund financially with a suggested donation of $250. Charitable donation receipts will be issued by the Diocese automatically for donations over $25. The cost of the dinner is $75 per person (no receipt).
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Marcus Herrel at herrelmarc@gmail.com.

Compost Collection at St. Andrew’sSt. Andrew’s has begun collecting compostable materials in the downstairs and upstairs kitchens. The program will help us keep food and yard waste out of the landfill. It also complies with The City of Calgary’s Waste & Recycling Bylaw that requires onsite diversion of food and yard waste at all businesses and organizations. There are posters in the kitchens describing how to sort the various types of trash we produce on Sundays and throughout the week. Thanks for your help keeping St. Andrew’s clean!

The Wisdom CentreRetreat at Kingsfold with Matthew Wright.Matthew Wright, an Episcopal Priest from Woodstock , comes to us very highly recommended by Cynthia Bourgeault and other contemplatives. He will be leading three-night retreat at Kingsfold Retreat Centre April 17 – 20th . More information and registration at www.wisdomcentre.ca

Communion BreadWould you like to make bread to use for communion? Just let Christine know. You can use any recipe you like, though please try to avoid anything too ‘crumbly.’ See the adult education section of the website for one simple recipe!

Shared prayers today:~ The Most Rev. Greg Kerr-Wilson, Metropolitan of the Ecclesiastical Province of Rupert’s Land and Archbishop of The Anglican Diocese of Calgary
~ The Most Rev. Fred Hiltz, Primate of the Anglican Church of Canada
~ The Most Rev. Justin Welby, Archbishop of Canterbury
~ The Right Rev. Leopold Friday, Bishop of our Companion Diocese
~ In Our Diocese: St. Leonard-on-the-Hill, Red Deer – The Rev. Christ Roth, The Rev. Barb Borlé (Hon.), The Rev. Rilla Sommerville (Hon.), The Rev. Ethel English (Hon.); St. Paul, Hillsdown; St. George, Harmattan; Children and Young Families~ The Companion Diocese the Windward Islands and St Vincent: Holy Trinity, Castires with St. Mary La Caye, on St. Lucia – The Ven. Christian Glasgow; Diocesan Officers: Grenville John, Idris Baptiste, Clifton Nedd and Dionne John
~ In the Anglican Cycle of Prayer :Jesus Christ is risen today, Alleluia!
our triumphant holy day, Alleluia!
who did once upon the cross, Alleluia!
suffer to redeem our loss. Alleluia!